Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

President Harry S. Truman (fifth from the left) campaigns from the back of a train in California. With him is James Roosevelt (seventh from the left), the eldest son of former President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. All others are unidentified. Taken from the campaign scrapbook of HST.

President Harry S. Truman (center) waves from a train while campaigning in California with James Roosevelt (third from left). All others are unidentified. Taken from the campaign scrapbook of HST.

President Harry S. Truman (fourth from left) campaigns from the back of a train in California. His daughter Margaret (fifth from left) stands with him, as do his wife Bess (sixth from left), and James Roosevelt (seventh from left). All others are unidentified. Taken from the campaign scrapbook of HST.

President Harry S. Truman (behind podium) campaigns from the back of a train in Iowa City, Iowa. Also on the platform with President Truman is Democratic candidate for Senator Guy Gillette (right). All others are unidentified. Taken from the campaign scrapbook of HST.

President Harry S. Truman (first from left) campaigns from the back of a train in Iowa City, Iowa. His daughter Margaret (second from left) stands next to him, receiving flowers from an unidentified woman. All others are unidentified. Taken from the campaign scrapbook of HST.

President Harry S. Truman (fifth from left) campaigns from the back of a train in California with several men, including James Roosevelt (sixth from left). All others are unidentified. Taken from the campaign scrapbook of HST.

President Harry S. Truman (third from left) speaks from the back of a train in Iowa City, Iowa. His daughter, Margaret (fourth from left), joins him, beaming at the crowd. All others are unidentified. Taken from the campaign scrapbook of HST.

President Harry S. Truman meets with several men during a campaign stop in San Antonio, Texas. He is holding a sombrero in his hands, possibly a gift from those present. From left to right: Chief of Police Fred Palmer, Postmaster Dan Quill, a representative of the Mexican Chamber of Commerce, Ramon Galindo, President Truman, Fire and Police Commissioner Raymond South, and Texas Governor Beauford Jester. All others are unidentified. Taken from the campaign scrapbook of HST.

Waving, President Harry S. Truman (first from left) campaigns with James Roosevelt (second from left) on a train in California. Taken from the campaign scrapbook of HST.

President Harry S. Truman (center) stands on the back of a train, campaigning in Kern County, Bakersfield, California. All others are unidentified. Taken from the campaign scrapbook of HST.